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User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Lindy USB to Serial RS485 Converter. This product has been designed to
provide trouble free, reliable operation. It benefits from both a LINDY 2 year warranty and free lifetime
technical support. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
The Lindy USB to Serial Converter allows simple connection of peripheral devices featuring 9 Way Serial
RS485 to a USB Type A port. With both USB Type A and serial connectors, this device is a perfect solution
for connecting legacy RS485 equipment such as barcode scanners and industrial devices to notebooks
and Macbooks, in retail, IT and digital signage scenarios.
Package Contents
Lindy USB to Serial RS485 Converter
This manual
Features
Connects to any serial RS485 device via USB Type A
9 Way D Male to USB A Male connectors
FT232BL chipset
USB bus powered with no external power supply required
Compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems
Installation
Plug the USB connector of this converter into the USB socket of your computer. Then download the
driver for your operating system from
device driver is installed for the first time, it has to be installed twice: one for the device and the other for
the COM port.
Follow the dialogs, which will be prompted on the screen, until the installation is completed. First the
driver software for the USB Serial Converter will be installed, then continue to install the software for the
USB Serial Port.
If difficulties with the included drivers occur, please visit
https://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/FT232B.html.
Operation
LED indication:
Link: When 42845 is ready for use
TX: When data are sent form the USB port to the RS485 device
RX: When data are sent from the RS485 device to the USB port
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